5 Rand - ⅒ Ounce (Albert John Luthuli) 2005 front 5 Rand - ⅒ Ounce (Albert John Luthuli) 2005 back
5 Rand - ⅒ Ounce (Albert John Luthuli) 2005 photo
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5 Rand - ⅒ Ounce Albert John Luthuli

2005 year
Gold (.9999) 3.11 g 16.5 mm
Description
Issuer
South Africa
Period
Republic (1961-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2005
Value
5 Rand 5 ZAR = USD 0.29
Currency
Rand (1961-date)
Composition
Gold (.9999)
Weight
3.11 g
Diameter
16.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#139338
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Freedom Charter, Luthuli seated left at desk at lower right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
We have reason to hope for freedom in our lifetime, but you and you alone can turn this hope into a glorious reality.
MJS

Engraver: Thinus Scheepers

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 5 Rand - ⅒ Ounce (Albert John Luthuli) 2005 gold coin from South Africa features an image of Albert Luthuli, a former President of the African National Congress and a key figure in the fight against apartheid. He was the first African to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, which he was awarded in 1960. The coin was issued to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Luthuli's Nobel Prize win.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2005  2001 - - - - - -
2005 Freedom 384 - - - - - -

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